Toxicologist on How to Avoid Toxins in Everyday Life | Shawn Stevenson & Dr. Yvonne Burkart

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Toxicologist on How to Avoid Toxins in Everyday Life | Shawn Stevenson & Dr. Yvonne Burkart

In this episode, you’ll discover:
* How Dr. Burkart became interested in the field of toxicology.
* What toxicology actually is.
* The origins of plastics, and the implications of their overuse.
* How plastic food packaging can disrupt your hormones. 
* The major problem with BPA free plastics.
* How exposure to toxic chemicals is impacting fertility rates and cancer rates.
* Why plastic can create an inflammatory response in the body.
* What lab created flavors are, and how they can hijack your tastebuds.
* Why indoor air quality can be 3-5 times worse than outdoor air.
* What you need to know about fragrances in products.
* Simple ways to improve your air quality.
* The top two ways your body is exposed to chemicals.
* Factors to consider about burning candles. 
* What glutathione is, and its role in the body.
* How to naturally balance your body’s glutathione levels. 
* The importance of sweating to detoxify your body. 
* How to reduce your toxic load through changing your personal care products.
* The best materials to include in your bedding. 
* What to consider when pricing lower toxin products.
* The first place you should begin replacing products.
* Why we need to demand transparency and testing from companies. 


Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
1:14 - Toxins 
3:43 - Plastic problem 
15:00 - The flavor/ fragrance industry 
21:00 - Air quality 
27:52 - Candles
29 :50 - Glutathione 
37:23 - Skin products 
43:30 - Sleep products 
51:45 - Toxic companies 


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